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Heavy metal legends Seikima-II return with BABYMETAL collaboration, new single and album 14th April 2025Heavy metal legends Seikima-II have reunited for a limited time to mark their 40th anniversary, with celebrations including...
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Hitsujibungaku interview: US debut, anime themes, and life beyond Tokyo’s indie circuit 13th April 2025Hitsujibungaku are currently on their first US tour on the West Coast, continuing their swift transition from Tokyo’s...
RIP SLYME reunite with full lineup for first time since 2017 6th April 2025Hip-hop outfit RIP SLYME have announced they are resuming activities with their full original lineup—RYO-Z, ILMARI, PES, SU,...
Tokyo indie trio anklet detail first EP ‘monologue’ following strong 2024 debut 4th April 2025Tokyo-based trio anklet (アンクレット) will release their first EP ‘monologue’ on May 21st, building on the early momentum...
Visual kei’s most mysterious new band YATANO KAMEN debut with ‘KIBOU’ MV 3rd April 2025YATANO KAMEN, a new visual kei band, have emerged—but their arrival comes wrapped in mystery. No names, no...
